Teaching Statistics

CAUSE sponsors the U.S. Conference on Teaching STatistics (USCOTS), which is held every two years. This conference brings together many of the current leaders in statistics education. It features hands-on sessions and interactive demonstrations of current methods of teaching statistics. More information about the first three USCOTS meetings (from 2005, 2007, and 2009) can be found at the USCOTS homepage.

CAUSEweb.org offers a variety of resources for teaching statistics:

• Lecture Examples: Lesson modules for lecturers
• Laboratories: Computer and hands-on activities
• Out-of-class: Homework, projects, and distance learning materials
• Teaching Tips: Classroom pedagogy and logistics
• Datasets: Data and how to use it
• Analysis Tools: Software and online tools
• Curriculum: Syllabus issues and sources of statistics content
• Humor: Cartoons and jokes for instructional use
• Building Blocks: Unattached components for modular use
• Multimedia: Video, sound, and animations